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Event:
EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Cao throws a head kick that misses
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Cao looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range.
Cao scores with a nice right hand.
Grigorian walks into a straight right hand from Cao .
Cao misses with a straight left.
Cao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cao misses the target.
Grigorian is looking to counter punch.
Cao throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cao tries to work over Grigorian's front leg with a kick but Grigorian checks it.
Cao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Cao looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Grigorian misses the target.
Cao throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Cao misses.
Cao misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming.
Cao stuns Grigorian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cao misses with a looping right.
Cao misses with an uppercut.
Grigorian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Cao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cao tries to land a leg kick but Grigorian saw it coming and moves away.
Cao swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cao misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigorian throws a body punch but Cao moves out of range. #T2#
Cao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cao with a nice calf kick.
Grigorian misses with a hook. Cao ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Cao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grigorian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Cao is predictable there
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cao 's knee momentarily.
Grigorian throws a jab but it's blocked by Cao .
Cao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Cao .
Cao throws a right hand that misses
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cao .#T3#
Grigorian misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Cao 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Won Chuen Cao has been cut.
Cao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cao looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
Cao throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Cao misses with the combination.
Cao throws a leg kick but Grigorian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grigorian looks to land a left hand but Cao moved out of range nicely.
Grigorian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Grigorian does no damage. #T4#
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Cao moved out of range.
Cao throws a right hand that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cao 's knee momentarily.
Cao misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Grigorian misses the target.
Grigorian tries a low kick but Cao avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Cao .
Cao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cao misses with an uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cao looks to land a left hand but Grigorian moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigorian misses its target.
Cao throws an overhand right that lands on Grigorian's shoulder, as Grigorian tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cao misses with a straight left.
Cao looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Won Chuen Cao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Won Chuen Cao 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grigorian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigorian lands a glancing blow to the side of Cao 's head.
Grigorian loads up on a big right hand but Cao slips the punch.
Cao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cao there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cao .
Won Chuen Cao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Cao .
Cao moves out of range as Grigorian strikes.
Grigorian scores with a jab.
Cao throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Cao is rocked!
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Cao lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cao misses with a straight left.
Cao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.#T1#
Grigorian misses with a wild combination.
Cao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cao pushes Grigorian away with a front kick.
Grigorian swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cao throws the kick towards the body but Grigorian avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cao . Grigorian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cao just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Cao misses.
Cao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Grigorian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Cao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Cao misses its intended target.
Won Chuen Cao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Grigorian as he checks the leg kick.
Cao with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Cao .
Cao throws a sloppy head kick
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Grigorian.
Cao jabs Grigorian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Cao misses.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Cao .#T3#
Cao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grigorian in his tracks.
Cao jabs Grigorian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grigorian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a hook
and Cao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigorian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy body kick from Cao
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Cao .
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Cao takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Cao misses with a two punch combination.
Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Cao manages to avoid it.
Cao ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Cao throws a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigorian misses the target.
Cao checks the leg kick.
Grigorian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Cao misses its intended target.
Cao slips under a jab from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws the kick towards the body but Cao avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Chuen Cao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Won Chuen Cao 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cao looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Cao misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Grigorian.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
Grigorian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Cao slips a straight right by Grigorian.
Cao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Grigorian throws out a loose jab but Cao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cao works Grigorian's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Cao just misses with a punch to the body.
As Cao backs away, Grigorian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cao throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
An attempted straight right counter from Grigorian misses the target.
Cao misses with a kick to the body
enabling Grigorian to counter with a crisp jab.
Cao connects with a body shot.
A jab from Grigorian misses.
Cao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grigorian is able to avoid easily.
Grigorian throws out a powerful jab.
Cao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Cao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cao is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigorian finish him?
Cao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cao seems to have recovered his senses.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Grigorian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grigorian scrambles back to his feet.
Cao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grigorian checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Grigorian misses
and Cao counters with a low kick, right behind Grigorian 's knee.
Grigorian moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Cao .
Cao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grigorian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Cao .
Cao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cao throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
Grigorian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cao connects with a body shot.#T3#
Cao misses with a hook.
Cao throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cao to the canvas! Cao doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Grigorian keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razmik Grigorian!
Our winner, Razmik Grigorian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Oil Check 4:
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Wilfredo Wild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Won Chuen Cao !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Wild dives in and scores a takedown into Cao 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wild (2) vs (0) Cao
Wild trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cao manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wild (2) vs (2) Cao
Wild has Cao pulled in close to control his posture.
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wild (4) vs (2) Cao #T1#
Wild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wild looking to sit in guard and control but Cao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wild (4) vs (4) Cao
Wild keeping full guard, as Cao tries to pass.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Wild is pulling down on Cao 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cao , at least for the moment.
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Wild seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Cao wants to control from the top but Wild keeps moving.
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Cao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wild keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Wild has control of Cao 's left arm, preventing Cao from doing any damage. #T7#
Cao stopping the sweep attempt from Wild.#T8#
Cao wants to pass the guard but Wild is keeping the position.
Cao slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cao trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom.
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wild is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Cao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cao is pushing down on Wild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wild is fighting to maintain full guard but Cao has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wild has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Wild defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Cao trying to control from Wild's half guard. Wild has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Wild is keeping the position.
Wild pulls Cao in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Cao passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wild (4) vs (7) Cao #SUB2#
Cao tries for a kimura but Wild is defending well. #T12#
What's Wild going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Cao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wild rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cao 's guard! Nice work there by Wild! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wild (6) vs (7) Cao #T13#
Wild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Wild from controlling successfully.
Cao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T14#
Wild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wild drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cao dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wild (6) vs (9) Cao
Cao postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao wins on points by 9 to 6.
An out of breath Won Chuen Cao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Oil Check 3
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Won Chuen Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shun Cao !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Won Chuen Cao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shun Cao ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Won Chuen Cao (4) vs (0) Shun Cao
Won Chuen Cao working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Won Chuen Cao has control of an arm but Shun Cao manages to advance to Won Chuen Cao 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Won Chuen Cao (4) vs (4) Shun Cao #SUB2#
Shun Cao is looking for the choke from the back position but Won Chuen Cao is controlling his hands well.
Shun Cao avoiding Won Chuen Cao 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Won Chuen Cao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shun Cao 's arms.
Won Chuen Cao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1##SUB2#
Shun Cao working for a choke but Won Chuen Cao is defending well.
Won Chuen Cao wants to control his opponent's hands but Shun Cao gets his hands free. #T2##SUB2#
Won Chuen Cao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shun Cao gets his way!
Won Chuen Cao trying to control the hands but Shun Cao breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Shun Cao looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Won Chuen Cao is controlling Shun Cao 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (6) vs (4) Shun Cao #T3#
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Shun Cao is pulling down on Won Chuen Cao 's head. It's preventing any offense from Won Chuen Cao , at least for the moment.
Shun Cao working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Shun Cao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Won Chuen Cao is pushing down on Shun Cao 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shun Cao is fighting to maintain full guard but Won Chuen Cao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Won Chuen Cao passes into side control, despite Shun Cao 's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Won Chuen Cao (9) vs (4) Shun Cao #SUB#
Won Chuen Cao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shun Cao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Won Chuen Cao but great work by Shun Cao . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Won Chuen Cao (9) vs (8) Shun Cao #T5#
Won Chuen Cao controls the position for a moment.
Shun Cao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Won Chuen Cao 's legs.
Won Chuen Cao sneaks back into half guard.
Shun Cao is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Won Chuen Cao reverses the position - he's now on top in Shun Cao 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (11) vs (8) Shun Cao #T6#
Shun Cao has his hands on Won Chuen Cao 's head, controlling the position.
Won Chuen Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Shun Cao looking to control.
Won Chuen Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Won Chuen Cao is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Won Chuen Cao looking to sit in guard and control but Shun Cao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (11) vs (10) Shun Cao
Shun Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Won Chuen Cao is keeping the position for now.
Shun Cao trying to control but Won Chuen Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao has his hands on Shun Cao 's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Shun Cao content to stall in guard here.
Won Chuen Cao pulls Shun Cao in close to his closed guard and prevents Shun Cao from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Shun Cao trying to control but Won Chuen Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao has his hands on Shun Cao 's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Shun Cao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Won Chuen Cao dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (13) vs (10) Shun Cao #T11#
Won Chuen Cao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shun Cao is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Shun Cao working a defensive guard here.
Won Chuen Cao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Won Chuen Cao advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Won Chuen Cao (16) vs (10) Shun Cao
You can see the frustration on Shun Cao 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control the action but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Won Chuen Cao (18) vs (10) Shun Cao #T14##SUB#
Won Chuen Cao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Won Chuen Cao jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shun Cao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shun Cao and Won Chuen Cao has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shun Cao tries to buck Won Chuen Cao off but Won Chuen Cao is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Won Chuen Cao takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
Won Chuen Cao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Oil Check 2
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Won Chuen Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pete Prescott!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Prescott has a takedown stuffed.
Cao half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prescott as he avoids it easily.
Prescott misses with a takedown attempt - Cao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prescott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cao as he jumps to the side.
Won Chuen Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Prescott.#TD#
Cao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prescott sprawls well initially but Cao persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (0) Prescott
Prescott tries to roll over but Cao keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (5) vs (0) Prescott#T1#
Prescott prevents Cao from moving into mount.
Cao trying to control the action but Prescott is working from the bottom.
Prescott prevents Cao from moving into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prescott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prescott regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cao 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Prescott trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cao manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (8) vs (0) Prescott#T2##SUB#
Cao goes for an armbar but Prescott turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Prescott. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (8) vs (2) Prescott
Prescott wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.
Prescott is pushing down on Cao 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cao is fighting to maintain full guard but Prescott has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB2#
Prescott wants to work for an arm triangle but Cao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prescott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (8) vs (5) Prescott#SUB2#
Prescott goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cao is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (10) vs (5) Prescott#T4#
Prescott keeping full guard, as Cao tries to pass.
Cao trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Prescott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (10) vs (7) Prescott
Prescott wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.
Cao trying to control the position here. #T5#
Prescott wants to control from the top but Cao keeps moving.
Prescott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cao pulls Prescott in close to prevent any damage.
Prescott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prescott wants to control from the top but Cao keeps moving.
Prescott wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.#T7#
Prescott wants to control from the top but Cao keeps moving.
Prescott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cao is keeping the position for now.
Cao seems keen to control Prescott's posture.#T8#
Cao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cao .
Cao keeping full guard, as Prescott tries to pass. #T9#
Prescott looking to sit in guard and control but Cao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (12) vs (7) Prescott#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Prescott dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (12) vs (9) Prescott
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prescott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cao is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Cao pulls Prescott in close to prevent any damage. #T11##SUB2#
Prescott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Prescott has Cao in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (14) vs (9) Prescott#T12#
Prescott keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Cao looking to sit in guard and control but Prescott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (14) vs (11) Prescott
Cao is pulling down on Prescott's head. It's preventing any offense from Prescott, at least for the moment.
Prescott slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Prescott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (14) vs (14) Prescott#SUB2#
Prescott is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cao ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (16) vs (14) Prescott
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao stays in close to Prescott's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
After winning the bout, Won Chuen Cao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Oil Check 1
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Won Chuen Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Jason Laszlo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cao clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cao has hold of one of Laszlo's legs. Laszlo is fighting the takedown attempt but Cao gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (0) Laszlo
Laszlo is adopting a defensive guard.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Cao looking to pass the guard.
Laszlo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cao wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laszlo holds on and takes a little breather.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laszlo controlling Cao 's posture. #T1##SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Laszlo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laszlo manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Laszlo's guard.
Laszlo pulls Cao in to control the position.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Laszlo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cao looking to pass the guard.
Laszlo managing to control the position.
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Laszlo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Laszlo has Cao pulled in close to control his posture.
Cao wants to control from the top but Laszlo keeps moving.
Laszlo has his hands on Cao 's head, controlling the position.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laszlo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Laszlo managing to control the position.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Cao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laszlo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cao postures up.
Laszlo is adopting a defensive guard.
Laszlo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laszlo trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
Laszlo controlling the position.
Laszlo is trying to control the position but Cao postures up.
Laszlo is pulling down on Cao 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cao , at least for the moment.#T4#
Laszlo trying to control the position.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laszlo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Laszlo is keeping the position.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (5) vs (0) Laszlo
Laszlo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Cao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Laszlo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laszlo, who protects the arm well.
Cao trying to control the position but Laszlo is working away. #SUB#
Cao tries for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well. #SUB#
Cao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laszlo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laszlo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Laszlo is trying to control but can't.
Laszlo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laszlo is concentrating on defense, preventing Cao from advancing position.
Laszlo is in trouble now - Cao has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (8) vs (0) Laszlo
Cao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laszlo gets back to half guard.#T7#
Laszlo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laszlo gets full guard.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Laszlo is trying to keep Cao in close.
Laszlo pulls Cao in close to his closed guard and prevents Cao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cao postures up.
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laszlo is keeping the position for now.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Cao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laszlo trying to control the position.
Laszlo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laszlo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Laszlo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laszlo has his hands on Cao 's head, controlling the position.
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Laszlo trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
Laszlo pulls Cao in to control the position.
Cao trying to control but Laszlo is working from the bottom.
Laszlo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
More stalling from Laszlo.
Let's hope that Laszlo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T10#
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cao slips nicely into half guard.
Laszlo is not content to let Cao control the position.
Laszlo trying to control but Cao postures up.
Cao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laszlo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laszlo trying to hold on to Cao 's head to control him but Cao postures up.
Laszlo is pressing down on Cao 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laszlo trying to control the position here.
Laszlo is continuing to stall.#T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laszlo.
Laszlo looking to control.
Laszlo pulls Cao in close to prevent any damage.
Cao seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laszlo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully. #T12#
Laszlo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cao pushes down on Laszlo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well.
Laszlo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Laszlo is defending well.
Laszlo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cao is working away from the top position though.
Laszlo wants to get back to full guard.
Laszlo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cao is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Laszlo is defending against the submission attempts here by Cao .
#SUB#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Laszlo defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Cao trying to mount his opponent but Laszlo defends it.
Laszlo is holding on to half guard well.
Cao wants to control but Laszlo is keeping him busy.
Laszlo has his hands clasped together around Cao 's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura but Laszlo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cao to get the leverage.
Laszlo tries to roll over but Cao keeps him under control.
Laszlo has his hands clasped together around Cao 's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Laszlo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laszlo controlling Cao 's posture.
Laszlo keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laszlo is pulling down on Cao 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cao , at least for the moment.
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laszlo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Won Chuen Cao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BYS:121
Date: Sep 24, 2021 |
#R1#
San scores with a sloppy right hand. Clorox should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Todd Clorox has been cut.
San lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clorox circles away quickly and effectively.
Clorox is looking to counter punch.
San drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Clorox right on the button. Clorox goes down! San follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! San gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Won Chuen San!
Won Chuen San decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BYS:77
Date: Sep 16, 2021 |
#R1#
San falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Clorox counters by clinching up.
Clorox is working for takedown but San is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clorox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clorox just leaning against San, taking a breather.
San misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Clorox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
San misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Clorox.
San misses with the head strike.
Clorox tries to pull guard but San won't allow it.
Won Chuen San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Clorox.
A frustrated look appears on Clorox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clorox is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks. #T1#
Clorox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clorox jumps guard but San turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clorox's efforts to push away.
Clorox blocks a body shot from San.
Clorox is looking to take this one to the mat.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San working aggressively here.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San stalling in the clinch but Clorox improves position.
Clorox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clorox avoiding damage.
Clorox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as San walks away with a smile on his face. Clorox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
San lands with a straight right. Clorox didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Todd Clorox has been cut.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clorox ducks under a wild hook from San.
A swing and a miss from San.
Clorox tries to counter with a clinch but San shakes him off and moves away.
Clorox moves out of range of the strikes.
Clorox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clorox slips under a jab.
Clorox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
Clorox tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clorox slips a jab and a cross from San.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San throws a monster overhand right that drops Clorox! San follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Won Chuen San!
In his post fight interview, Won Chuen San started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SSSD 19: Cartwright vs Glass
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Pedersoli Jr misses with a straight right.
Pedersoli Jr throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Pedersoli Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Cartwright counters with a one-two to the body.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr circles away.
As Cartwright backs off Pedersoli Jr throws a huge counter combo but Cartwright manages to avoid it all.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Pedersoli Jr is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Cartwright slips a jab from Pedersoli Jr.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pedersoli Jr sprawls and moves away.
Pedersoli Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Pedersoli Jr is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Pedersoli Jr finds it's target.
Pedersoli Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedersoli Jr misses the target.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Pedersoli Jr finds it's target.#CL#
Cartwright pushes Pedersoli Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Cartwright crunches a lovely knee into Pedersoli Jr's ribcage.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr looks winded!
Pedersoli Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartwright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartwright lands an elbow just above Pedersoli Jr 's eye.
I was talking to Cartwright's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pedersoli Jr stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a right hand. #T2#
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cartwright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cartwright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pedersoli Jr backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartwright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pedersoli Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cartwright.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
Cartwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cartwright with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Pedersoli Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pedersoli Jr misses with a looping right.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pedersoli Jr sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Pedersoli Jr misses.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Pedersoli Jr keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Pedersoli Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright tries to work over Pedersoli Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright has Pedersoli Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pedersoli Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pedersoli Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
Pedersoli Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
Pedersoli Jr tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a body punch.
Pedersoli Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pedersoli Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cartwright crunches a lovely knee into Pedersoli Jr's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pedersoli Jrs head.
Cartwright lands an elbow that stopped Pedersoli Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Pedersoli Jr letting Cartwright take a breather here.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pedersoli Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cartwright tries a body shot but Pedersoli Jr blocks it.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
A body shot lands from Cartwright.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Cartwright - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Pedersoli Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Cartwright pushes Pedersoli Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Pedersoli Jr is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pedersoli Jr down to the mat. Pedersoli Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedersoli Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pedersoli Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli Jr can't break the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Cartwright.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
Pedersoli Jr is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Cartwright.
#T1#
Pedersoli Jr being controlled against the cage.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pedersoli Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pedersoli Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pedersoli Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
Pedersoli Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pedersoli Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cartwright is looking to clinch. #CL#
Cartwright rushes Pedersoli Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Muchy Cartwright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Cartwright stalling.
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pedersoli Jr can do to turn this around?
Pedersoli Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Cartwright pushes Pedersoli Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Pedersoli Jr shrugs off.
Pedersoli Jr can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
Pedersoli Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Carlo Pedersoli Jr has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pedersoli Jr up against the cage.
Cartwright is leaning against Pedersoli Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Cartwright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pedersoli Jr or not.
Knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Pedersoli Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright scores with a knee to the head.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Pedersoli Jr shrugs off.
Pedersoli Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Cartwright lands a left hand.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the side of Pedersoli Jr's head.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr is defending well.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Cartwright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright landing knees to the body.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Pedersoli Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cartwright keeps control of Pedersoli Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Cartwright keeps control of Pedersoli Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Pedersoli Jr shrugs off.
Pedersoli Jr gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pedersoli Jr down to the mat. Pedersoli Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pedersoli Jr tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pedersoli Jr to the ground. Pedersoli Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pedersoli Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedersoli Jr circles away.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Pedersoli Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muchy Cartwright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Pedersoli Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pedersoli Jr scores with the left hand. Cartwright knows he should have avoided that one.
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pedersoli Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cartwright dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Pedersoli Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartwright lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Cartwright.
Cartwright presses Pedersoli Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pedersoli Jr tries to break free but Cartwright pushes him back against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedersoli Jr prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cartwright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pedersoli Jr.
A knee to the head by Cartwright.
Pedersoli Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright scores a nice knee to the body.
Cartwright lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Cartwright.
Carlo Pedersoli Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cartwright leaning against his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright has Pedersoli Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pedersoli Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Cartwright.
Cartwright has Pedersoli Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pedersoli Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Cartwright prevents Pedersoli Jr from breaking the clinch.
Pedersoli Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pedersoli Jr tries to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Cartwright lands with a left to the head.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersoli Jr's efforts to push away.#T3#
Pedersoli Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Pedersoli Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedersoli Jr.
Cartwright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pedersoli Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cartwright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedersoli Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright lands a nice knee to the body.
Pedersoli Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartwright works on Pedersoli Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Muchy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cartwright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pedersoli Jr tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
Pedersoli Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cartwright.
Cartwright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Pedersoli Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cartwright connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pedersoli Jr's face.
Pedersoli Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Cartwright keeps control of Pedersoli Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartwright misses with a knee to the head.
Pedersoli Jr is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Pedersoli Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muchy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartwright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muchy Cartwright!
After winning the bout, Muchy Cartwright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSSD 16: Neer vs Striker 2
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Pedersoli Jr blocks a head kick by Sizemore.
Pedersoli Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sizemore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michael Sizemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersoli Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sizemore.#TD#
Sizemore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sizemore throwing strikes but missing.
Sizemore is pushing down on Pedersoli Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pedersoli Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Sizemore has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pedersoli Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sizemore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sizemore winds up and cracks Pedersoli Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pedersoli Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sizemore wants to take a breather but Pedersoli Jr is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizemore throwing shots but Pedersoli Jr is blocking nicely.
Pedersoli Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Sizemore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pedersoli Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sizemore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedersoli Jr's head.
Sizemore is looking to take a break and control but Pedersoli Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sizemore is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sizemore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Sizemore decides to return to a standing position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sizemore is defended easily by Pedersoli Jr.
Sizemore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Pedersoli Jr misses its intended target.
We've been told by Sizemore's head coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sizemore has his takedown stuffed
and Pedersoli Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sizemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sizemore looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pedersoli Jr lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sizemore. Pedersoli Jr pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Pedersoli Jr!
In his post fight interview, Carlo Pedersoli Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Michael Sizemore stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know we came and gave our all, just wasn't enough or a bad plan. We'll head back train harder and return better. '. |
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Event:
SSSD 10
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Neer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pedersoli Jr's waist but Pedersoli Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neer off to one side.
Pedersoli Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neer manages to avoid it.
Neer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Neer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pedersoli Jr to the ground. Neer is now in Pedersoli Jr's guard.
Pedersoli Jr wants to get back to his feet but Neer passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Pedersoli Jr is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neer is taking a breather. Pedersoli Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Neer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neer trying to control the pace.
Neer stops Pedersoli Jr from getting back to his feet.
Pedersoli Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Neer manages to mount him!
#SUB#
Pedersoli Jr has left one of his arms exposed and Neer doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Pedersoli Jr screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zneer Neer! |
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